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// 10.30.2006 at 11:33 pm // Have your say »

Key Steps in Training Your Baby to Sleep

When there is a new baby in the house, it is common to hear the parents complain about the lack of sleep. During the first few months, babies go through erratic and interrupted sleep patterns. It is during this time that parents can put forth a considerable amount of effort to put baby to sleep. […]

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// 10.30.2006 at 12:26 am // Have your say »

Three Steps to a Closer Family

In today’s busy world, it’s easy to forget what matters most. Being part of a healthy, loving family is one of the best gifts we can give our children and creating it is much easier than most people think. Three easy steps are all it takes to get started.
Step One: Create an open line of […]

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// 10.29.2006 at 5:06 pm // Have your say »

Car Seat Safety - Avoid These 3 Deadly Mistakes

Driving along with baby in the car is a regular part of a parent’s routine. With a busy schedule to maintain, no wonder many parents feel frustration at the task of buckling fasteners, adjusting belts and dealing with crying babies that are not happy about the fuss. Frustration can lead to shortcuts. How serious are […]

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// 10.29.2006 at 10:21 am // 1 Comment »

Explaining Death to Preschoolers

Perhaps one of the hardest lessons a parent is forced to teach their child is the lesson of life and death. It is going to happen - a family friend, a relative or a pet will die - but how should a parent best explain this to a young child without frightening them? Should young […]

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// 10.29.2006 at 2:17 am // Have your say »

Choosing Films for Your Child

Is the regular trip to the neighborhood video store or the downtown multiplex with your child starting to feel like an exercise in parental perplexity? If so, then there is no need to blame yourself. Combined with family-oriented classics, straight-to-video releases and children’s documentaries released by niche production companies, the sheer volume of movies aimed […]

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// 10.28.2006 at 11:02 pm // Have your say »

Doulas - Helping Mothers Before and During Birth

The first time a woman is pregnant is a time of anticipation, excitement, fear and sometimes, sorrow. It is a maze of emotions that can be unexpected and overwhelming. Most mothers can be confident in the chances of having a healthy and safe pregnancy and labor, but despite the marvels of medical technology there is […]

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// 10.28.2006 at 5:00 pm // Have your say »

One Child or Two? Adding to the Family

Bringing a sibling home is a dream for many parents and grandparents, and the desire to have more children can be an emotional and idealistic idea for some couples. Despite the mental picture, choosing to enlarge your family in this day and age requires a new set of guidelines and principles then when your parents […]

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// 10.28.2006 at 12:09 am // Have your say »

Are Family Beds a Good Idea?

What happened to newborns sleeping all day and night? Why is your one year old still not sleeping through the night? And will your five year old ever choose to sleep in her own bed all night?
For a few generations the thought of sharing your bed with your children seemed not just undisciplined but even […]

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// 10.13.2006 at 6:47 am // Have your say »

Is Your Child Ready to Toilet Train?

Mandy’s daughter was only 18 months when she decided to use the toilet. In the middle of a busy afternoon Kate announced that she needed to ‘potty’ and from that time on (with a few exceptions) she was toilet trained.
Dennis was four years old and he was still fighting his parents about toilet training. He […]

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// 10.13.2006 at 6:37 am // Have your say »

How to Stop Over-Programming Your Toddler

In the fast pace of today’s lifestyle, many families are having difficulty finding time to eat meals together or even wake up and spend a Saturday morning with each other. Parents are working, children are in pre-school and extra curricular activities are scheduled almost daily…
Gymnastics on Monday and Wednesday, soccer on Tuesday, dance on Thursday […]

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